The journey of Austin Reaves from undrafted rookie to a legit All-Star caliber player for the Los Angeles Lakers is truly an amazing story. Reaves has gone from a solid reliable reserve to primary offensive creator in his five NBA seasons and that has required a lot of hard work to get to this level.
Reaves has spent countless hours in the gym not only perfecting his skills on the court, but also improving his body, adding the necessary strength to be able to absorb contact and finish in the lane. He has dedicated himself to being the absolute best player he can be and it has shown in his play on the court.
Now, Reaves is giving a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into his workout and training via DAZN’s Team Whistle sports media group and Factor. The latest episode of their flagship docu-series “No Days Off” chronicled Reave putting in work in the gym to be at his best for the Lakers:
It is always great to see the discipline and work these players put in behind the scenes and if anyone is a great representation of “No Days Off,” it is Reaves who has embraced that mindset since even before he made it to the NBA.
“No Days Off has always been about the relentless commitment it takes to succeed, and Factor is a natural partner to help tell that story,” said Joe Caporoso, President, Team Whistle. “By embedding Factor into athletes’ real routines, we’re showing fans that the same fuel used by elite performers is accessible, practical, and built for everyday life.”
Cameras follow Reaves through an intense training day, from early workouts to recovery, highlighting how nutrition plays a critical role in supporting performance. The episode highlights how Factor plays a critical role in Reaves’ daily routine, showcasing how he relies on fresh, chef-crafted meals to stay fueled, recover efficiently, and maintain focus throughout a demanding schedule, reinforcing that pro-level habits are built through everyday choices.
“At Factor, we believe peak performance is built on everyday choices, and No Days Off captures the discipline and consistency it takes to compete at the highest level,” said Christopher Stadler, Chief Marketing Officer at Factor. “We’re proud to show how Factor’s chef-crafted, dietitian-approved meals support that performance both on and off the court, making it easier for anyone to eat like a pro.”
As he noted, Reaves wasn’t a highly recruited player out of high school and then obviously went undrafted before signing with the Lakers in 2021. One of the things that he needed to do upon entering the league was to get stronger, especially with his game being predicated on getting into the paint.
The Lakers guard is now so much better at initiating and finishing through contact and it shows in how his free throw attempts have increased over the years.
It is also worth mentioning that Reaves said in the video that he hopes to play his entire career with the Lakers. He will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason so it is possible that he could choose to go elsewhere. But he has said regularly that he wants to remain in L.A. and the franchise is certainly dedicated to keeping him so if both sides have their way, Reaves will remain in purple and gold for a very long time.
Lakers’ Austin Reaves credits Rajon Rondo as first veteran mentor
Austin Reaves has also been fortunate to have some veterans to show him the way since joining the Lakers and he credited point guard Rajon Rondo as being the first veteran to take him under his wing.
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